The Impact of British Military Administration on Local Society in the Tripoli Region 1943-1951

Abstract

This research examines the period of British military administration in the Tripoli region after World War II, during which the region was under British control from 1943 to 1951. The study focuses on analyzing the impact of this administration on the social structure of the local population, as well as the conditions of the various social groups residing in the region. The Tripoli region witnessed several political transformations, including the reorganization of local administration, which eliminated the previous Italian influence and opened the door for local leaders to participate, albeit to a limited extent, in administrative affairs. This contributed to the growth of political awareness among the population, who initially suffered from deteriorating economic conditions as a result of the war. This period also contributed to the emergence of an educated class and civil servants, and the beginnings of political and social organizations in which the foreign communities residing in the region played a role. These circumstances paved the way for the subsequent independence.